Review of Elmer Gantry (1960) by Caleb P — 27 Feb 2010
One of the best movies I've seen that addresses religion. Anyone who's been to a revival will find much of this movie ringing true, and anyone who's experienced the manipulative theater of firebrand preaching will find themselves nodding and shouting "AMEN!" several times.
A con man salesman becomes a big tent revivalist, winning souls for the Lord and taking Christianity to the big leagues with big money.
"Mister, I've been converted five times. Billy Sunday, Reverend Biederwolf, Gypsy Smith, and twice by Sister Falconer. I get terrible drunk, and then I get good and saved. Both of them done me a powerful lot of good - gettin' drunk and gettin' saved. Well, good night. ".
This review of Elmer Gantry (1960) was written by Caleb P on 27 Feb 2010.
Elmer Gantry has generally received very positive reviews.
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